Hi guys girls sorry i took so long to get this guide up had to find a few things first well this is a guide if you want to debrand your phone from orange to original firmware simfree. This will also remove the boot logo and the motionblur crap this guide can also be used if you have damaged your device and cannot get it to boot or damaged firmware shall we.
STEP 1 Download usb drivers here below
http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/USB_Drivers/Handset_USB_Driver/?pubid=987654
STEP 2 Download the debranded Firmware here (note you can also use the uk one with motionblur its your choice for debranded use the RUTEM_U3_01.14.2 Central Europe
http://and-developers.com/sbf:ruth#bootloaders
STEP 3 Download RDSLite Latest is v4.5.3 here below
http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/13457-rsdlite-download-here.html
STEP 4 Install the USB Drivers and the RDSLite program and reboot PC
STEP 5 Extract the firmware file you downloaded a while ago to c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite place the folder you extracted there.
STEP 6 Start the RSDite program now where it says filename press the select area and find the downloaded firmware in c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite and select the (sbf) file some details will apear on the right hand side.
STEP 7 Now power down your phone and press the up button on the dpad and press the power button for 4 seconds and release the power button only you should see a bootmenu displayed reading the boot vershion and a simple battrey check etc.Now plug in your usb cable it should start loading usb driver wait for it to finish and your ready you should see where it says (port type) your usb connected in RDS Lite this means your ready to flash.
STEP 8 Press the start button on the RDS Lite and just relax while your device gets flashed,debranded etc. you will see a progress status on the right hand side wait till it reaches 100% but please do not disconect it will reboot the phone automaticly and restart the phone.And just wait untill android comes up and fully running untill you disconnect it should read (PLEASE START PHONE MANUALY) on RDS Lite when this shows it is safe to unplug.
STEP 9 Hopefully you now have a debranded phone and or unbricked your phone if it all went wrong for you please read carfully word by word and try the procedure again thankyou and enjoy.
Wow! Thank you!
I haven't tried this yet, but I'd really like to get rid of the moroblur, since currently it is only taking up space.
Does it mean that maybe in the not too distant future we might have custom roms? That's really cool!
awesome to know, I'm currently thinking of getting this phone and the only thing really holding me back is the motoblur on it.
DownTheCross said:
awesome to know, I'm currently thinking of getting this phone and the only thing really holding me back is the motoblur on it.
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Well yes it does get rid of the motion blur and also the horrible orange logo is replaced by a android one and no orange branding anywhere its the official europe firmware. For those of you that want motionblur but debrand then simply just use the other uk with motionblur rom simple hope this guide help people thats what i am here for enjoy.Oh and its as easy as 123
who developed this roms ?
will it work on other country flipouts ?
matheusoc said:
who developed this roms ?
will it work on other country flipouts ?
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They are all official motorola roms singned and only flash uk phone with the uk rom or europe rom uk rom is debranded motionblur rom and europe rom is debranded no motionblur rom.
but what is the diferecens betwen phones from other countrys? the frequency ? or the radio is separately from the rom ?
motorola relased the debranded no motoblur rom ?
matheusoc said:
but what is the diferecens betwen phones from other countrys? the frequency ? or the radio is separately from the rom ?
motorola relased the debranded no motoblur rom ?
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Bands are diferent and launguage.
i'm used to htc win mobile, the rom is totaly separated from the band (radio)
So anyone actually tried this guide if you did and it worked please post your comments.
I have flash the to China rom an it works well on flipout which i bought it in uk.
Anyone can down the UK rom yet? I can't download the rom in that website.
RSD lite update to 4.6 now.
u.115.com/file/f391489d24 (chinese)
I flashed yesterday my flipout which was locked from orange.
The phone is now withouy motoblur and orange Brand but it still sim locked.
The phone is much faster and the guide is very easy to do it.
Thanks a lot
Thanx, worked for me quite easy ;-)
I have just one problem, my german keyboard layout (with ä, ö, ü usw.) is gone. any idea, how i can get the layout back?
jyfans110 said:
I have flash the to China rom an it works well on flipout which i bought it in uk.
Anyone can down the UK rom yet? I can't download the rom in that website.
RSD lite update to 4.6 now.
u.115.com/file/f391489d24 (chinese)
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Try now with my debranding links the uk rom is now working in the downloads area.
German ROM
Anybody know where i can find the german original rom?
a friend of mine would make a fix for the keyboard layout.
Are there any de-branded images for the Motorola Charm MB502? From what I understand, hardware-wise it's almost identical to the Flipout.
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Are there any de-branded images for the Motorola Charm MB502? From what I understand, hardware-wise it's almost identical to the Flipout.
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http://modmymobile.com/forums/579-motorola-charm/
probly get some here soon
Noob inside
Hi there,
just bought the flipout (mainly because of his formfactor) and looking forward to have fun making the most of it. But, because I'm a noob, I have questions
Is your guide specific to Orange operator (mine is Bouygues - french one)?
What do you mean by "original firmware simfree"? That's motorola's implementation?
Last but most important question : does my questions make sense?
Kisses to all, receiving my flipout tomorrow
I flashed the UK rom as stated here and it bricked my flipout. I got 3 of them from AT&T for a penny each because of a 3 hour special. I had one to play around and i bricked it. Fresh install of windows 7, fresh downloads and fresh installs. No funny hardware or RAID configurations and nothing but new updates and essential software installed.
RSD went through the process and everything finished with an OK and PASS. When phone rebooted, it said "Critical Error" and thats it. it then reboots few more times and goes into Recovery Mode. I flashed it again using the Chinese w/ Moto Blur rom and the same thing. I figured by this point its either needing an actual US Rom or it's really done for. I downloaded the bootloader and flashed that with no problems. same error and same recovery screen. tried flashing the chinese rom again and same error on reboot. Perhaps the phone was just a bad phone and already was going to have problems. I've rooted/flashed about 50 android phones and never ran into one that got bricked. Just thought I'd post this up for others..
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I flashed the UK rom as stated here and it bricked my flipout. I got 3 of them from AT&T for a penny each because of a 3 hour special. I had one to play around and i bricked it. Fresh install of windows 7, fresh downloads and fresh installs. No funny hardware or RAID configurations and nothing but new updates and essential software installed.
RSD went through the process and everything finished with an OK and PASS. When phone rebooted, it said "Critical Error" and thats it. it then reboots few more times and goes into Recovery Mode. I flashed it again using the Chinese w/ Moto Blur rom and the same thing. I figured by this point its either needing an actual US Rom or it's really done for. I downloaded the bootloader and flashed that with no problems. same error and same recovery screen. tried flashing the chinese rom again and same error on reboot. Perhaps the phone was just a bad phone and already was going to have problems. I've rooted/flashed about 50 android phones and never ran into one that got bricked. Just thought I'd post this up for others..
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Probly cause of it being a us phone they work on a different band so thats probly the problem i would say you need the rom for your region this was a debranding guide for uk orange rom as stated anything else is not guarenteed.
Hi i have bought a xperia prototype with 2.3 (just for experiments), and i want to flash the rom with a retrail SO..
But, i have downloaded so much drivers for the s1 Fast boot mode but no one works
someone can help me to found a suitable driver ? or any way to flash the rom?
Thanks in advantage
1. Download, Install and follow instructions. It will give you the drivers that you need.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../detailed/updateservice/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=en
2. Download FlashTool
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
3. Download retail firmware
http://www.multiupload.com/ETLCF3ISUO
4. [TUTORIAL] How To Flash a Firmware Using Flashtool On Xperia Arc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
oh thanks it worked perfectly !
but i don't know if is the firmware, when i do a soft reset android crashes and the marketplace stop working (don't download anything) ..
Oh ok I dont know why that is but if you want you can try and flash with a different firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093523
OMG thanks !!
So a last question , there is a way to root this firmware? .. i just tried with ginger break but it stucks on "rooting, this may take a few minutes" ...
Personally I dont care about root so I have no idea, sorry.
Hello, I have a big problem with my nextbit robin, actualy he is blocked on the bootloader. (he is Bricked ?) I have tried to Unbrick with this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/nextbit-robin/help/unbrick-tool-mac-windows-t3400860 but it's not working. :/
Try this first https://insider.razerzone.com/index.php?threads/robin-factory-images-and-usb-driver.21487/
And if that doesn't work follow this guide https://insider.razerzone.com/index.php?threads/how-to-flash-stock-failsafe-method-warning-rebuilds-partitions.23532/
I have tried the first solution but she doesn't work, and the second she doesn't work too, my oem phone is locked and the usb driver for Nextbit Robin are ok. I have downloaded the right program and the right package for my phone.
S.A.V. is the good choice ? Because it makes 2 days I tried to repair my phone with the help of my french friend and all solutions doesn't works. :1
Thank you ><
Well let me explain this question, i bought this device in aliexpress cause i live in mexico, so, my device version is the chinese (this for the network compatibility).
when the new software version roll out i downloaded in the realme web i tried to install it. But i was not able to, so i unlocked the bootloader to try some custom roms, i install the recovery TWRP , and then i downloaded the pixwel experience, before installing i checked and the realme ui update was released, so i tried to install it, but i couldn't cause i had the bootloader unlocked and the custom recovery.
Next thing i did was install the stock recovery, and then i locked again the bootloader, but now the cellphone dont start, it only shows the screen of "The current image (boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot. Please flash the correct image or contact customer service to fix it" .
The problem here is, the recovery dont start and the fastboot its locked and i can't bypass that.
I'm looking for a solution, but i want to know if anyone have solve this before or have any idea to do it. Thanks guys!
well it happened to me same the only way is to take it to realme service center or finde some one who have the oppo realme server to flash it like i did ifound a guy who have an official server the flash my device am from algeria
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Irvinukis said:
Well let me explain this question, i bought this device in aliexpress cause i live in mexico, so, my device version is the chinese (this for the network compatibility).
when the new software version roll out i downloaded in the realme web i tried to install it. But i was not able to, so i unlocked the bootloader to try some custom roms, i install the recovery TWRP , and then i downloaded the pixwel experience, before installing i checked and the realme ui update was released, so i tried to install it, but i couldn't cause i had the bootloader unlocked and the custom recovery.
Next thing i did was install the stock recovery, and then i locked again the bootloader, but now the cellphone dont start, it only shows the screen of "The current image (boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot. Please flash the correct image or contact customer service to fix it" .
The problem here is, the recovery dont start and the fastboot its locked and i can't bypass that.
I'm looking for a solution, but i want to know if anyone have solve this before or have any idea to do it. Thanks guys!
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i´ve been "searching" (not too much to be honest) a way to flash my device, or even easier, to unlock the bootloader, once that is done, i will be able to do the next thing.
There are ways to "force" flashing modifying the hardware (i really don't want to that), other places suggest flashing a vbmeta.img, but i get back to the same, i need the bootloader
im actualy downloading UFI android tool, any update i will post it
Irvinukis said:
i´ve been "searching" (not too much to be honest) a way to flash my device, or even easier, to unlock the bootloader, once that is done, i will be able to do the next thing.
There are ways to "force" flashing modifying the hardware (i really don't want to that), other places suggest flashing a vbmeta.img, but i get back to the same, i need the bootloader
im actualy downloading UFI android tool, any update i will post it
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well, my research and asking lead me to teh JIG usb to force the download mode, but i need to build it, does anyone have experience with this?
Firstly u need to flash twrp with adb and then use twrp to flash the rom. Then wipe and clean cache and you are done
eni_pog said:
Firstly u need to flash twrp with adb and then use twrp to flash the rom. Then wipe and clean cache and you are done
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How can i do that with the bootloader blocked?
Can u explain me please?
The solution may be QFI and EMMC download tool, if unbrick the device i'll post a guide
i made a EDL cable that i'm gonna use to try, i don't even know if the device have that mode, i'm actually searching a micro usb to type c usb to try
Irvinukis said:
Well let me explain this question, i bought this device in aliexpress cause i live in mexico, so, my device version is the chinese (this for the network compatibility).
when the new software version roll out i downloaded in the realme web i tried to install it. But i was not able to, so i unlocked the bootloader to try some custom roms, i install the recovery TWRP , and then i downloaded the pixwel experience, before installing i checked and the realme ui update was released, so i tried to install it, but i couldn't cause i had the bootloader unlocked and the custom recovery.
Next thing i did was install the stock recovery, and then i locked again the bootloader, but now the cellphone dont start, it only shows the screen of "The current image (boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot. Please flash the correct image or contact customer service to fix it" .
The problem here is, the recovery dont start and the fastboot its locked and i can't bypass that.
I'm looking for a solution, but i want to know if anyone have solve this before or have any idea to do it. Thanks guys!
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I think EDL mode flashing stock ROM is a good way, but is there compatible download tool or image? I have ever used Miflash to downgrade my bootloader locked Xiaomi 4c for unlocking bootloader in EDL mode (maybe "fasboot oem edl" ,"fastboot reboot-edl", or "fastboot reboot edl" command).
Unlocking the Mi4c Bootloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4c/general/guide-unlocking-mi4c-bl-verification-t3336779
Miflash guide: https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/miui-10-developer-rom-8-9-13-with-miflash.47542/
Did you get the solution same problem
Well let me explain this question, i bought this device in aliexpress cause i live in mexico, so, my device version is the chinese (this for the network compatibility).
when the new software version roll out i downloaded in the realme web i tried to install it. But i was not able to, so i unlocked the bootloader to try some custom roms, i install the recovery TWRP , and then i downloaded the pixwel experience, before installing i checked and the realme ui update was released, so i tried to install it, but i couldn't cause i had the bootloader unlocked and the custom recovery.
Next thing i did was install the stock recovery, and then i locked again the bootloader, but now the cellphone dont start, it only shows the screen of "The current image (boot/recovery) have been destroyed and can not boot. Please flash the correct image or contact customer service to fix it" .
The problem here is, the recovery dont start and the fastboot its locked and i can't bypass that.
I'm looking for a solution, but i want to know if anyone have solve this before or have any idea to do it. Thanks guys!
did u get the solution bro
Not yet, i have some steps to do it, but now im facing the last step, the file don´t get recognized by the tool, this tool ask for a scatter file, and the one with QFIL, i need a xml firehose fle, and i havent found it
did u get the solution bro[/QUOTE]
What i got is this:
Emergency download: press vol + and vol - then connect it to the pc, the pc will recognize it as port 9008 com in the device manager of your pc, if yor phone reboots u have to disconnect the battery cause the battery forces the reboot of the EDL mode, maybe if you put the phone on EDL mode an then quickly flash would work with out tearing appart the device
Files: you need to install qualcomm drivers (https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/), download the .ofp file of your device (i get if from here https://oppostockrom.com/oppo-realme-x-rmx1901 ), then you need to download the tool you will use
here is where things are gonna get a bit harder
MSMDownload: this is the official tool, it came withe ofp file from the link i put before, the proble is you need a user and password, i haven't found where to get one official, its from oppo workers i guess
There is a cracked version, but don't recognizes the file
QFIL: its for qualcom devices (found it here https://androidmtk.com/download-qualcomm-flash-image-loader-qfil), this will let you flash every qualcomm device (or thats what they tell you), it shows the port, but ask for a xml file and a programer path (thing that i haven't found it yet)
Cracked MSMDownload: i found this https://www.techoxygen.com/msm-download-tool/ , https://romprovider.com/2020/02/flash-qualcomm-devices-using-msm-download-tools/, or this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CKsEOfGGaQ
now, in my case the file its not recognized, it says incorrect scatter file, from here you can start diggin around, if you solve this please let me know
What i got is this:
Emergency download: press vol + and vol - then connect it to the pc said:
https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/),[/url] download the .ofp file of your device (i get if from here https://oppostockrom.com/oppo-realme-x-rmx1901 ), then you need to download the tool you will use
here is where things are gonna get a bit harder
MSMDownload: this is the official tool, it came withe ofp file from the link i put before, the proble is you need a user and password, i haven't found where to get one official, its from oppo workers i guess
There is a cracked version, but don't recognizes the file
QFIL: its for qualcom devices (found it here https://androidmtk.com/download-qualcomm-flash-image-loader-qfil), this will let you flash every qualcomm device (or thats what they tell you), it shows the port, but ask for a xml file and a programer path (thing that i haven't found it yet)
Cracked MSMDownload: i found this https://www.techoxygen.com/msm-download-tool/ , https://romprovider.com/2020/02/flash-qualcomm-devices-using-msm-download-tools/, or this
now, in my case the file its not recognized, it says incorrect scatter file, from here you can start diggin around, if you solve this please let me know
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Hi man , did you try this method?
devilkar said:
Hi man , did you try this method?
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yeah, i tried, but my bootloader its blocked
zaki789 said:
well it happened to me same the only way is to take it to realme service center or finde some one who have the oppo realme server to flash it like i did ifound a guy who have an official server the flash my device am from algeria
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Hi bro i from algeria too can you tell where you flashed your phone, please adresse phone number any help, thank you
Hello, i'm writing this post because i'm a noob on mobiles and i need some assistence in this scenario.
I have a xa1 that was stopped at home because it had terrible calibration problems. This year i remembered to root and flash this mobile, maybe it was the build that was having some compatibility issues.
For now i have successfully unlocked the bootloader but when doing an instructon installing the twrp program on the device, i may have done something wrong.
From what i understand, twrp is a backup/recovery user gui to make some actions easier.
i think i ****ed up and now the phone is on bootloop and i cant even go into recovery mode.
i did not move the twrp.img to the folder i was working on and still pressed enter on the "fastboot boot twrp.img" step.
I understand that i may have told the phone "hey use this img that doesnt exist" and now its standarized to launch from that img i told him? is that it?
I have adb and fastboot installed. I had them both recognizing the device, no problem until i did that step earlier, and now adb doesnt recognize the device anymore. I thought i could maybe get the standart boot.img(if that even exists) from some forum but this is getting waaay hairier that i thought.
Don't worry, it normal that the phone has bootloop after unlocked. You should flash stock rom again via Flashtool, for the firmware you could still download it from xperiafirm I guess, after reflash the stock rom your device will work just fine and you could download my twrp here which I build for XA1 Plus but a friend of mine have it working on XA1 Ultra just fine, if you need any more help on TWRP just DM me or ask in my thread
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Don't worry, it normal that the phone has bootloop after unlocked. You should flash stock rom again via Flashtool, for the firmware you could still download it from xperiafirm I guess, after reflash the stock rom your device will work just fine and you could download my twrp here which I build for XA1 Plus but a friend of mine have it working on XA1 Ultra just fine, if you need any more help on TWRP just DM me or ask in my thread
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which firmware do i select and download? i bought the phone via amazon, from the uk, should i use the firmware of the language i want or the original from the fabric? does that even make a difference? im sorry, im a noob at android systems xD
Learn it at Xperia Firm thread, my country might vary from your (like network operator or what not) for that you need to do your own research to know which one to download, in my country all I need it go and download firmware that made for vietnam and done, it already come with multiple languages